Life On
The Drive

City street with public bus and autumn trees, vibrant banners lining the sidewalk, and shops in the background.
Bar stools with elegant wooden design against a blue wall, on a vintage tiled floor with geometric patterns. Yellow sign with elegant black script reading Pepino's above a green brick wall.

A Neighbourhood
Like No Other

Hyperlocal Everything

A Supreme assortment of cafes, original bakeries and destination restaurants only found on The Drive.

A Coffee Lover’s Wonderland

So much caffeine. The best coffee in the city.

Groceries, Goods & Ingredients

City Avenue Market and Santa Barbara Market are just up the street.

Trout Lake is Right Over There

And Clark Park is three blocks behind you.

East 12th Ave

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Restaurants

01 Havana
02 Livia Forono e Vino
03 Marcello Ristorante
04 Sopra Sotto Pizzeria
05 Laula’s Tavern + Bar
06 La Mezcaleria
07 Red Burrito
08 Social
09 Kishimoto Japanese Resraurant
10 Elephant Garden Creamery
11 Lunch Lady
12 Jamjar Canteen
13 The Burrow

Shops

14 Studio Full Bloom
15 Audiopile Record Store
16 Pulp Fiction Books
17 Highlife Records & Music
18 Unity Tattoo

Grocery

19 Safeway
20 City Avenue Market
21 Santa Barbara Market
22 Fratelli Bakery
23 La Grotta Del Formaggio

Coffee

24 Moja Coffee
25 Continental Coffee
26 Prado Cafe
27 Grounds For Coffee
28 JJ Bean Coffee

Beer

29 East Van Brewing Company
30 Strange Fellows Brewing
31 St Augustine’s

Parks

32 Grandview Park
33 Clark Park
34 Trout Lake Park

Schools

35 Queen Alexandra Elementary
36 Britannia Secondary School

Transit

37 Commercial-Broadway Station
38 99 B-Line Bus
Flourist bakery window sign with blurred interior, showcasing artisanal bread atmosphere.
Flourist Bakery
Street signs for Commercial Drive, with a blurred view of Lunch Lady restaurant sign in the background.
Lunch Lady
Street view of a café with striped awning and autumn leaves, potted plants lining the sidewalk in warm sunlight.
Livia Bakery
Green building with Social sign, outdoor seating under umbrellas, and trees lining the street.
Social
Refreshing red cocktail with blackberries on ice, beside a glass of water and sunglasses on a teal table.
Havana
Flower shop window display with vibrant floral arrangements and Studio Full Bloom sign.
Studio Full Bloom
Woman walking a dog on a path by a scenic lake with ducks and trees, under a clear blue sky.
Trout Lake
Iced coffee and pastry on a wooden table with sunglasses, hand reaching out in a cozy cafe setting.
Prado
Person sitting on floor browsing vinyl records, wearing a cozy sweater, with a brown hat beside them in a record store.
Audiopile
Person selecting cheese from a variety-filled deli counter, with jars of colorful candies in the background.
La Grotta Del Formaggio
Sidewalk art at Little Italy The Drive, featuring colorful circle with people standing nearby.
Commercial Drive
Cold beer in a glass on a wooden table with vintage photos and a camera, capturing moments of travel and nostalgia.
East Van Brewing